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Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement
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Pop singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on …
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Wolves inflict more woe on West Ham, Leeds crash out League Cup
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Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen fired Wolves to a 3-2 League Cup win over West Ham on Tuesday as Premier League …
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Sinner, Swiatek romp through at US Open
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World number one Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as …
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Yankees-Giants set for earliest US MLB opener in 2026 schedule
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The New York Yankees will visit the San Francisco Giants next March in the earliest US opening day for Major League …
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Messi will be game-day decision for Miami in Leagues Cup semis
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Lionel Messi's status for Inter Miami's Leagues Cup semi-final against Orlando City will be a game-day decision after …
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'Swiftie' Swiatek swats Arango, talks Taylor & Travis engagement
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Avowed Taylor Swift super-fan Iga Swiatek romped through her US Open first round assignment on Tuesday before offering …
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Sinner begins US Open defence with quick win
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Jannik Sinner launched the defence of his US Open title on Tuesday with a ruthless 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Czech world …
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Masters updates qualifying criteria to add six national opens
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Augusta National announced changes to qualifying methods for the Masters on Tuesday, adding the winners of six worldwide …
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Swiatek swats Arango, Sinner launches US Open defence
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Iga Swiatek launched her quest for a second US Open title with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as reigning men's champion …
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Swiatek swats Arango to reach US Open second round
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World number two Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, swatting aside Colombia's Emiliana …
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Tokyo-bound Duplantis, Lyles headline Diamond League finals
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Pole vault world record holder Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will aim to win a fifth successive Diamond League title on …
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British rider Turner wins Vuelta sprint as Gaudu takes race lead
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British rider Ben Turner won a bunch sprint on stage four of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday by nudging ahead of Belgian …
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Leverkusen sign former Real Madrid defender Vazquez
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Former Real Madrid right back Lucas Vazquez has joined Bayer Leverkusen until 2027, the German club announced on …
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India's Sindhu eyes medal on return to Paris for badminton worlds
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Former world champion Pusarla Venkata Sindhu told AFP she has a medal in her sights at the badminton world championships …
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Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield
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Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future …
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Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut
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Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and 10-time grand prix victor Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season in …
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Dortmund sign Chukwuemeka from Chelsea until 2030
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Borussia Dortmund's summer Premier League recruitment drive continued on Tuesday with the signing of midfielder Carney …
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Veterans Perez, Bottas to drive for Cadillac in debut F1 season
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Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season, the new Formula One team …
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Miyazaki overcomes 'anxiety' to win on badminton worlds debut
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Japanese teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki kickstarted her maiden badminton world championships with a win on Tuesday, but …
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Dortmund extend coach Kovac's contract
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Borussia Dortmund have extended coach Niko Kovac's contract by one season until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday.
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Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
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A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji …
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Sinner, Swiatek, Gauff launch US Open title bids
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World number one Jannik Sinner opens his bid for back-to-back US Open titles on Tuesday as former champions Iga Swiatek …
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A cut above: new-look Alcaraz eases into US Open round two
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Carlos Alcaraz unveiled a striking new hairstyle before giving towering Reilly Opelka the chop at the US Open on Monday.
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Venus Williams bows out of US Open as streamlined Alcaraz sails through
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Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish …
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A cut above: new-look Alcaraz eases past Opelka at US Open
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Carlos Alcaraz unveiled a striking new hairstyle before giving Reilly Opelka the chop at the US Open on Monday.
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New Zealand fast bowler O'Rourke out for three months as injuries mount
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Fast bowler Will O'Rourke will be out for at least three months with a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand …
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Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing, says commission chief
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Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of …
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Battling Venus unsure of future plans after US Open exit
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An emotional Venus Williams was non-committal about her future on Monday after the 45-year-old battled bravely before …
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Venus Williams, Keys bow out of US Open, Alcaraz launches campaign
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Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as …
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Putting the boot in: Colombian women farmers embrace football
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Skirts swirl and hats fly on a soccer field in Jenesano in central Colombia, as the "Smelly Ones" face off against the …
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Women's Pro Baseball League completes four days of tryouts
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About 100 women, some having already made baseball history, competed in Monday's final tryouts for the Women's Pro …
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Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
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Venus Williams battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat on her return to the US Open on Tuesday, losing in …
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Women's NBA could face lockout as union deal deadline looms
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Revitalized by Caitlin Clark and other stars and boosted by a new media rights deal, the Women's NBA is struggling to …
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Medvedev 'needs help' after US Open meltdown: Becker
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German tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek "professional help" after the Russian crashed out …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Aug 25 2025
Liverpool needed more late heroics to keep pace with Arsenal and Tottenham at the top of the Premier League as …
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Athletic Bilbao and Getafe make it two from two in La Liga
Aug 25 2025
Athletic Bilbao beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on Monday to remain unbeaten after two games for their best start to La Liga …
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'Stay humble', Van Dijk tells Liverpool's teenage hero Ngumoha
Aug 25 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the hard work has only just begun for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha after his dramatic …
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Powerful Inter thrash Torino in Serie A opener
Aug 25 2025
Inter Milan began their bid to reclaim the Serie A title with Monday's 5-0 hammering of sorry Torino in Cristian Chivu's …
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Liverpool rely on 16-year-old Ngumoha to overcome 10-man Newcastle fightback
Aug 25 2025
Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead …
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NFL Texans lose 1,000-yard rusher Mixon for four games
Aug 25 2025
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, will miss the first four games of the upcoming …
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Liverpool rely on 16-year-old Ngumoha to survive 10-man Newcastle fightback
Aug 25 2025
Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead …
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Alcaraz makes US Open bow, Venus Williams returns
Aug 25 2025
Carlos Alcaraz opens his bid for a sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open on Monday as Venus Williams prepares to make a …
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Brazil without Neymar and Vinicius as Paqueta back for World Cup qualifiers
Aug 25 2025
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and …
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Tennis history for Hong Kong as Wong reaches US Open 2nd rd
Aug 25 2025
Coleman Wong claimed a slice of history at the US Open on Monday, becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand …
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US captain Bradley eyes picking himself to play in Ryder Cup
Aug 25 2025
US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley could become the first playing captain for the Americans since 1963 as he ponders …
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Sixth seed Keys upset by Zarazua at US Open
Aug 25 2025
Sixth seed Madison Keys was sent tumbling out of the US Open on Monday, losing in straight sets to lowly ranked Mexican …
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Gaudu pulls away from Vingegaard to take Vuelta stage
Aug 25 2025
David Gaudu took revenge on Jonas Vingegaard on Monday surging to victory in the third stage of the Vuelta Espana in …
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Shi hopes 'new image' will help break his badminton worlds hoodoo
Aug 25 2025
World number one Shi Yuqi said the devil is in the details as he embarks on his latest attempt to win a first badminton …
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Bologna new boy Immobile out for eight weeks with thigh injury
Aug 25 2025
Ciro Immobile will be out for nearly two months with a thigh injury picked up early in his debut for Bologna, the Serie …
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Rothwell accepts Scottish giants Rangers already facing key week of season
Aug 25 2025
Rangers midfielder Joe Rothwell believes his side are already facing a week that could define their season even at this …
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African players in Europe: Another historic goal for Ndiaye
Aug 25 2025
Iliman Ndiaye made more Everton history by scoring the first goal at the club's new 53,000-capacity stadium in Liverpool …
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Amorim warns Mainoo he must fight for his Manchester United place
Aug 25 2025
Kobbie Mainoo is facing an uncertain future at Manchester United after manager Ruben Amorim revealed the midfielder is …
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Rooney forecasts 'massive future' for Arsenal teen sensation Dowman
Aug 25 2025
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a "massive future" following an impressive …
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India cricket ends $43.6 mn sponsorship after online gambling ban: report
Aug 25 2025
Indian cricket is looking for a new main sponsor after a fantasy sports gaming platform pulled out of a deal worth $43.6 …
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France's sole Paris Olympics athletics medallist Samba-Mayela to miss worlds
Aug 25 2025
Olympic 100m hurdles silver medallist Cyrena Samba-Mayela announced Monday that she would not compete at next month's …
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Springboks recall Jasper Wiese, but brother Cobus misses out
Aug 25 2025
South Africa have recalled No 8 Jasper Wiese for two Rugby Championship Tests in New Zealand during September, but there …
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Sabalenka, Djokovic into US Open round two as fuming Medvedev exits
Aug 25 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with victory Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a successful …
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A healer and a fighter: The double life of UFC star Shi Ming
Aug 25 2025
By day Shi Ming heals patients as a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. By night she trains to deliver brutal knockouts …
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US Open chaos as Bonzi ousts raging Medvedev
Aug 25 2025
France's Benjamin Bonzi sent Russian 13th seed Daniil Medvedev crashing out of the US Open early Monday in a stormy …
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Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
Aug 25 2025
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on …
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Djokovic voices physical concerns after US Open win
Aug 25 2025
Novak Djokovic fears his lack of physical conditioning may come back to haunt him as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam …
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Sabalenka into US Open second round, Djokovic off the mark
Aug 25 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a victory on Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a …
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Djokovic shrugs off blisters to advance at US Open
Aug 25 2025
Novak Djokovic opened his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown with a straight sets victory over …
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'Over the moon': Filipino Eala bags historic first at US Open
Aug 24 2025
Alexandra Eala produced a jaw-dropping late comeback to carve out a piece of tennis history at the US Open on Sunday, …
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'Big brother' Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco
Aug 24 2025
Even though he is about to turn 39, Olivier Giroud promised "this is only the beginning" after striking in added time on …
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Mbappe fires Madrid to victory at Real Oviedo
Aug 24 2025
Kylian Mbappe was again on target for Real Madrid as they overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday.
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Fleetwood triumphs at Tour Championship for elusive first PGA Tour title
Aug 24 2025
Tommy Fleetwood ended an agonizingly long wait for a first PGA Tour title on Sunday, out-dueling Patrick Cantlay down …
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Sabalenka into US Open second round as Fritz, Shelton advance
Aug 24 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a battling victory on Sunday as American men's hopes …
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David strikes on Serie A debut as Juve ease past Parma
Aug 24 2025
Jonathan David made a goalscoring start to his Serie A career on Sunday, netting the opening goal in Juventus' …
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Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco, Rennes implode early at Lorient
Aug 24 2025
Olivier Giroud struck in added time on Sunday to give Lille a 1-0 win over visiting Monaco.
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England's Botterman aiming to be world's 'best loosehead prop'
Aug 24 2025
Hannah Botterman has set her sights on becoming the "best loosehead prop in the world" following her outstanding display …
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New Zealand start Women's Rugby World Cup defence by downing battling Spain
Aug 24 2025
Reigning champions New Zealand started their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup title with a …
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Winless Man Utd need to 'grow up', says Amorim
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes his side need to show more maturity after blowing the lead to draw 1-1 …
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Vingegaard wins on Vuelta mountain to take overall lead
Aug 24 2025
Jonas Vingegaard won stage two of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday on a cool, rainy 10km climb to Limone with Italy's …
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Shelton romps into US Open second round
Aug 24 2025
In-form home hope Ben Shelton got his US Open campaign off to a smooth start on Sunday with a comfortable straight sets …
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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton open new stadium with victory
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack …
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Chaotic Rennes set Ligue 1 red card record and lose 4-0 at Lorient
Aug 24 2025
A week after winning their Ligue 1 opener with 10 men, Rennes played almost the whole game at Lorient on Sunday with …
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Raducanu cruises to first US Open win since 2021 triumph
Aug 24 2025
Emma Raducanu bagged her first US Open victory since her fairytale 2021 title triumph on Sunday with a straight sets …
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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton win to open new stadium
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack …
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Higgins strikes as Ireland see off Japan in Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 24 2025
Eve Higgins scored the pivotal try as Ireland launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-14 victory over …
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Hamburg draws blank on Bundesliga return
Aug 24 2025
Hamburg drew 0-0 away at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday in their return to the top flight after seven years in the …
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Moyes sees big step forward after Everton win stadium opener
Aug 24 2025
David Moyes said he was building the foundations of a brighter future for Everton after they beat Brighton 2-0 to begin …
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Vingegaard wins on Vuelta mountain
Aug 24 2025
Jonas Vingegaard won stage two on the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday on a cool, rainy 10km climb to Limone with Italian …
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Everton beat Brighton in new stadium opener
Aug 24 2025
Everton's new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium got off to a bright start with a 2-0 win over Brighton in front of a …
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Rowe signs for Bologna after Marseille bust-up
Aug 24 2025
Jonathan Rowe signed for Bologna on Sunday after being forced out of Marseille following a changing room fight with …
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Marc Marquez coasts to seventh successive victory in Hungary
Aug 24 2025
Marc Marquez's remorseless march to a seventh world title continued on Sunday as he coasted to victory in the Hungarian …
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Arteta backs Eze to create 'magic moments' at Arsenal
Aug 24 2025
New recruit Eberechi Eze will create "magic moments" and take Arsenal to a different level, according to Gunners manager …
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Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa
Aug 24 2025
Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed …
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Head, Marsh, Green hit centuries as Australia make 431-2 in 3rd South Africa ODI
Aug 24 2025
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green all slapped brilliant centuries as Australia posted an ominous 431-2 in …
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Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket
Aug 24 2025
Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an …
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LAFC's Son, Whitecaps' Mueller score first MLS goals
Aug 24 2025
Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min and Vancouver's prized German import Thomas Mueller grabbed their …
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Australian quick Morris out for 12 months with back injury
Aug 24 2025
Fast bowler Lance Morris was Sunday ruled out for 12 months due to back surgery, denying him the chance to be part of …
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Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw 1-1 with Dallas
Aug 24 2025
Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min grabbed his first Major League Soccer goal on Saturday, burying a …
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Sinner, Sabalenka chasing rare repeats as US Open gets underway
Aug 24 2025
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are chasing rare repeat US Open triumphs as the final Grand Slam …
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Home hope Henderson, Aussie Lee share Canadian Women's Open lead
Aug 24 2025
Canadian Brooke Henderson holed out from a bunker for an eagle at the 17th hole on the way to a six-under par 65 and a …
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Fucsovics holds off van de Zandschulp for ATP Winston-Salem crown
Aug 24 2025
Hungary's Marton Fucsovics steadied after a late lapse to capture his third ATP title on Saturday, holding off Botic van …
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Fleetwood, Cantlay share PGA Tour Championship lead
Aug 24 2025
Tommy Fleetwood, chasing an elusive first PGA Tour title and a $10 million top prize, bounced back from a late double …
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Argentina stun All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win
Aug 23 2025
An inspired Argentina played with greater discipline to upset New Zealand 29-23 in a bruising Rugby Championship Test …
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France begin Women's Rugby World Cup with hard-fought win over Italy
Aug 23 2025
France made a winning start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign as they ground out a 24-0 victory over Italy in …
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Barca complete late comeback win as Atletico drop more points in Liga
Aug 23 2025
Barcelona fought back from two goals down at newly-promoted Levante to win 3-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid …
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Aubameyang stars as Marseille end chaotic week on five-goal high
Aug 23 2025
Marseille put a week of turmoil behind them as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a 5-2 win over Paris FC on …
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Alcaraz targeting 'unbelievable' Sinner at US Open
Aug 23 2025
Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to end Jannik Sinner's dominance of hardcourt Grand Slam events as the two rivals prepare to do …
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